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HomeMy WebLinkAbout008 Subdivision Guarantee_Certificate of Title Guarantee * SG-08014427 * * * * File Number: G-20-4267 SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS HERETO ANNEXED AND MADE A PART OF THIS GUARANTEE,AND SUBJECT TO THE FURTHER EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION THAT NO GUARANTEE IS GIVEN NOR LIABILITY ASSUMED WITH RESPECT TO THE IDENTITY OF ANY PARTY NAMED OR REFERRED TO IN SCHEDULE A OR WITH RESPECT TO THE VALIDITY,LEGAL EFFECT OR PRIORITY OF ANY MATTER SHOWN THEREIN. Old Republic National Title Insurance Company,a Florida corporation,herein called the Company, GUARANTEES the Assured named in Schedule A, against actual monetary loss or damage not exceeding the liability amount of stated in Schedule A which the Assured shall sustain by reason of any incorrectness in the assurances set forth in Schedule A. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY has caused its corporate name and seal to be hereunto affixed by its duly authorized officers,the Guarantee to become valid when countersigned on Schedule A by an authorized officer or agent of the Company. Policy Issuer: SECURITY TITLE COMPANY OF MONTANA 600 SOUTH 19TH AVENUE BOZEMAN, MT 59718 PHONE: (406) 522-5500 lssuedby. 01.0 REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY A Stock Company 400 Second Avenue South,Minneapolis,Minnesota 55401 (612)371-1111 By / ' President Authori Cory OAT Form 3796 {CLTAGuaranteelRev.12/941 Attest �'4Secretary GUARANTEE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS 1. Definition of Terms. The following terms when used in the Guarantee mean: a. the"Assured"; the party or parties named as the Assured in this Guarantee,or on a supplemental writing executed by the Company. b. "land": the land described or referred to in Schedule(MC)or in Part 2,and improvements affixed thereto which by law consti- tute real property. The term "land"sloes not include any property beyond the lines of the area described or referred to in Schedule(A)(C)or in Part 2,not any right, title,interest,estate or easement in abuttifig streets,roads,avenues,alleys,lanes, ways or waterways, C. "mortgage": mortgage,deed of trust, trust deed,or other security instrument. d. "public records": records established under state statutes at Date of Guarantee for the purpose of imparting constructive notice of matters relating to real property to purchasers for value and without knowledge. e. "date": the effective date. 2. Exclusions from Coverage of this Guarantee. The Company assumes no liability for loss or damage by reason of the following: (a) Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing authority that levies taxes or assess- ments on real property or by the public records. (b)(1) Unpatented mining claims;(2)reservations or exceptions in patents or in Acts authorizing the issuance thereof;(3)water rights, claims or title to water:whether or not the matters excluded by(1),(2)or(3)are shown by the public records. (c) Assurances to title to any property beyond the lines of the land expressly described in the description set lorth in Schedule(A)(C) or in Part 2 of this Guarantee,or title to streets,roads,avenues,alleys,lanes,ways or waterways in which such land abuts,or the right to maintain therein vaults,tunnels,ramps or any other structure or improvement;or any rights or easements therein unless such property,rights or easements are expressly and specifically set forth in said description. (d)(1) Defects,liens,encumbrances,or adverse claims against the title,if assurances are provided as to such title,and as limited by such assurances. (2) Defects,liens,encumbrances,adverse claims or other matters(a)whether or not shown by the public records, and which are created,suffered,assumed or agreed to by one or more of the Assureds;(b)which result in no loss to the Assured;or(c)which do not result in the invalidity or potential invalidity of any judicial or non-judicial proceeding which is within the scope and pur- pose of assurances provided. 3. Notice of Claim to be Given by Assured Claimant. An Assured shall notify the Company promptly in writing in case any knowledge shall come to an Assured hereunder of any claim of title or interest which is adverse to the title to the estate or interest,as stated herein,and which might cause loss or damage for which the Company may be liable by virtue of this Guarantee. If prompt notice shall not be given to the Company,then all liability of the Company shall terminate with regard to the matter or matters for which such prompt notice is required;provided,however,that failure to notify the Company shall in no case prejudice the rights of any Assured under this Guarantee unless the Company shall be prejudiced by such failure and then only to the extent of the prejudice. 4. No Duty to Defend or Prosecute. The Company shall have no duty to defend or prosecute any action or proceeding to which the Assured Is a party,notwithstanding the nature of ary allegation in such action or proceeding. 5. Company's Option to Defend or Prosecute Actions; Duty of Assured Claimant to Cooperate. Even though the Company has no duty to defend or prosecute as set forth in Paragraph 4 above: (a) The Company shall have the right,at its sole option and cost,to institute and prosecute any action or proceeding,interpose a defense,as limited in(b),or to do any other act which in its opinion may be necessary or desirable to establish the title to the estate or interest as stated herein,or to establish the lien rights of the Assured,or to prevent or reduce loss or damage to the Assured.The Company may take any appropriate action under the terms of this Guarantee,whether or not it shall be liable here- under,and shall not thereby concede liability or waive any provision of this Guarantee.If the Company shall exercise its rights under this paragraph,it shall do so diligently. (b) If the Company elects to exercise its options as stated in Paragraph 5(a)the Company shall have the rights to select counsel of its choice(subject to the right of such Assured to object for reasonable cause)to represent the Assured and shall not be liable for and will not pay the fees of any other counsel,nor will the Company pay any fees,costs or expenses incurred by an Assured in the defense of those causes of action which allege matters not covered by this Guarantee. (c) Whenever the Company shall have brought an action or interposed a defense as permitted by the provisions of this Guarantee, the Company may pursue any litigation to final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction and expressly reserves the right,in its sole discretion,to appeal from an adverse judgment or order. (d) In all cases where This Guarantee permits the Company to prosecute or provide for the defense of any action or proceeding,the Assured hereunder shall secure to the Company the right to prosecute or provide defense of any action or proceeding,and all appeals therein,and permit the Company to use,at its option,the name of such Assured for this purpose.Whenever requested by[lie Company,an Assured,a the Company's expense,shall give the Company all reasonable aid in any action or proceeding, securing evidence,obtaining witnesses, prosecuting or defending the action or lawful act which in the opinion of the Company may be necessary or desirable to establish the title to the estate or interest as stated herein,or to establish the lien rights of the Assured. If the Company is prejudiced by the failure of the Assured to furnish the required cooperation, the Company's obliga- r ions to the Assured under the Guarantee shall terminate. 6. Proof of Loss or Damage. In addition to and after the notices required under Section 3 of these Conditions and Stipulations have been provided to the Company, a proof of loss or darnage signed and sworn In by the Assured shall be furnished to the Company within 90 days after the Assured shall ascertain the facts giving rise to [lie loss or damage. The proof of loss or damage shall describe [lie matters covered by (his Guarantee which constitute the basis of loss or damage and shall state,to the extent possible, the basis of calculating the amount of the loss or dam- age. If the Company is prejudiced by the failure of the Assured to provide the required proof of loss or damage, the Company's obligation to such assured under the Guarantee shall terminate. In addition,the Assured may reasonably be required to submit to examination under oath by any authorized representative of the Company and shall produce for examination,inspection and copying,at such reasonable times and places as may be designated by any authorized representative of the company, all records, books, ledgers, checks, correspondence and memoranda, whether bearing a date before or after Date of Guarantee, which reasonably pertain to the loss or damage. Further, if requested by any authorized representative of the Company,the Assured shall grant its permission,in writing,for any authorized represen- tative of the Company to examine, inspect and copy all records,books,ledgers,checks,correspondence and memoranda in the custody or control of a third party,which reasonably pertain to the loss or damage.All information designated as confidential by the Assured provided to the Company pursuant to this Section shall not be disclosed to others unless, in the reasonable judgment of the Company, it is neces- sary in the administration of the claim. Failure of the Assured to submit for examination under oath, produce other reasonably requested information or grant permission to secure reasonably necessary information from third parties as required in the above paragraph,unless prohibited by law or governmental regulation, shall terminate any liability of the Company under this Guarantee to the Assured for that claim. 1. Options to Pay or Otherwise Settle Claims:Termination of Liability. In case of a claim under this Guarantee,the Company shall have the following additional options; (a) To Pay or Tender Payment of the Amount of Liability or to Purchase the Indebtedness. The Company shall have the option to pay or settle or compromise for or in the name of the Assured any claim which could result in loss to the Assured within the coverage of this Guarantee, or to pay the full amount of this Guarantee or, if this Guarantee is issued for the benefit of a holder of a mortgage or a lienholder,the Company shall have the option to purchase the indebtedness secured by said mortgage or said lien for the amount owing thereon, together with any costs, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the Assured claimant which were authorized by the Company up to the time of purchase. Such purchase, payment or tender of payment of the full amount of the Guarantee shall terminate all liability of the Company hereunder. In the event after notice of claim has been given to the Company by the Assured the Company offers to purchase the indebtedness, the owner of such indebtedness shall transfer and assign said indebtedness, together with any collateral security, to the Company upon payment of the purchase price. Upon the exercise by the Company of the option provided for in Paragraph(a)the Company's obligation to the Assured under this Guarantee for the claimed loss or damage,other than to make the payment required in that paragraph, shall terminate, including any obligation to continue the defense or prosecution of any litigation for which the Company has exercised its options under Paragraph 5,and the Guarantee shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation, (b) To Pay or Otherwise Settle With Parties Other Than the Assured or With the Assured Claimant. To pay or otherwise settle with other parties for or in the name of an Assured claimant any claim assured against under this Guarantee,together with any costs,attorneys'fees and expenses incurred by the Assured claimant which were authorized by the Company up to the time of payment and which the Company is obligated to pay. Upon the exercise by the Company of the option provided for in Paragraph(b)the Company's obligations to the Assured under this Guarantee for the claimed loss or damage,other than to make the payment required in that paragraph,shall terminate, including any obligation to continue the defense or prosecution of any litigation for which the Company has exercised its options under Paragraph 5. 8. Determination and Extent of Liability. This Guarantee is a contract of indemnity against actual monetary loss or damage sustained or incurred by the Assured claimant who has suffered foss or damage by reason of reliance upon the assurances set forth in this Guarantee and only to the extent herein described,and subject to the exclusions stated in Paragraph 2. The liability of the Company under this Guarantee to the Assured shall not exceed the least of: (a) the amount of liability stated in Schedule A; (b} the amount of the unpaid principal indebtedness secured by the mortgage of an Assured mortgagee,as limited or provided under Section 7 of these Conditions and Stipulations or as reduced under Section 10 of these Conditions and Stipulations,at the time the loss or damage assured against by this Guarantee occurs,together with interest thereon;or (c) the difference between the value of the estate or interest covered hereby as stated herein and the value of the estate or interest subject to the delect,Tien or encumbrance assured against by this Guarantee. 9. Limitation of Liability. (a) If the Company establishes the title,or removes the alleged defect, lien or encumbrance,or cures the any other matter assured against by this Guarantee in a reasonably diligent manner by any method,including litigation and the completion of any appeals therefrom,it shall have fully performed its obligations with respect to that matter and shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused thereby. (b) In the event of any litigation by the Company or with the Company's consent,the Company shall have no liability lot loss or darn age until there has been a final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction,and disposition of all appeals therefrom, adverse to the title,as stated herein. {r,) The Company shall not be liable for loss or damage to any Assured for liability voluntarily assumed by the Assured in settling any claim or suit without the prior written consent of the Company. 10, Reduction of Liability or Termination of Liability. All payments under this Guarantee,except payments made for costs,attorneys' fees and expenses pursuant to;aragraph 5 shall reduce the amount of liahlllty pro tanto. 11. Payment of Loss. (a) No payment shall be made without producing this Guarantee for endorsement of the payment unless the Guarantee has been lost or destroyed,in which case proof of loss or destruction shall be furnished to the satisfaction of the Company. lb) When liability and the extent of loss or damage has been definitely fixed in accordance with these Conditions and Stipulations, the loss or damage shall be payable within 30 days thereafter. 13. Subrogation Upon Payment or Settlement. Whenever the Company shill have settled and paid a claim under this Guarantee,all right of subrogation shall vest in the Company unaf- fected by any act of the Assured claimant. The Company shall be subrogated to and be entitled to all rights and remedies which the Assured would have had against any person or prop- erty in respect to the claim had this Guarantee not been issued.If requested by the Company,the insured claimant shall transfer to the Company all rights and remedies against any person or property necessary in order to perfect this right of subrogation.The Assured shall per- mit the Company to sue,compromise or settle in the name of the Assured and to use the name of the Asured in any transaction or litigation involving these rights or remedies. If a payment on account of a claim does not fully cover the loss of the Assured the Company shall be subrogated to all rights and remedies of the Assured after the Assured shall have recovered its principal, interest,and costs of collection. 13. Arbitration. Unless prohibited by applicable law,either the Company or the Assured may demand arbitration pursuant to the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.Arbitrable matters may include,but are not limited to,any controversy or claim between the Company and the Assured arising out of or relating to this Guarantee,any service of the Company in connection with its issuance or the breach of a Guarantee provision or other obligation.All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Liability is$1,000,000 or less shall be arbi- trated at the option of either the Company or the Assured.All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Liability is in excess of$1,000,000 shall be arbitrated only when agreed to by both the Company and the Assured.The Rules in effect at Date of Guarantee shall be binding upon the parties.The award may include attorneys'fees only if the laws of the state in which the land is located permits a court to award attorneys'fees to a prevailing party.Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s)may be entered in any court having jurisdic- tion thereof. The law of the situs of the land shall apply to an arbitration under the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules. A copy of the Rules may be obtained from the Company upon request. 14. Liability Limited to this Guarantee;Guarantee Entire Contract. (a) This Guarantee together with all endorsements, if any,attached hereto by the Company is the entire Guarantee and contract between the Assured and the Company.In interpreting any provision of this Guarantee,this Guarantee shall be construed as a whole, lb) Any claim of loss or damage,whether or not based on negligence,or any action asserting such claim,shall be restricted to this Guarantee. (c) No amendment of or endorsement to this Guarantee can be made except by a writing endorsed hereon or attached hereto signed by either the President,a Vice President,the Secretary,an Assistant Secretary,or validating officer or authorized signatory of the Company. 15. Notices,Where Sent. All notices required to be given the Company and any statement in writing required to be furnished the Company shall include the number of this Guarantee and shall be addressed to:Old Republic National Title Insurance Company,400 Second Avenue South,Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401,(612)371-1111. Form 1282 CLTA Guarantee Face Page GUARANTEE ORDER NO.: G-20-4267 FEE: $200.00 Old Republic National Title Insurance Company a corporation, herein called the Company SUBDIVISION GUARANTEE Blackwood Land Fund, LLC and City of Bozeman the Assured named in Schedule A against actual monetary loss or damage not exceeding the liability amount stated in Schedule A which the Assured shall sustain by reason of any incorrectness in the assurances set forth in Schedule A. SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS HERETO ANNEXED AND MADE A PART OF THIS GUARANTEE, AND SUBJECT TO THE FURTHER EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION THAT NO GUARANTEE IS GIVEN NOR LIABILITY ASSUMED WITH RESPECT TO THE IDENTITY OF ANY PARTY NAMED OR REFERRED TO IN SCHEDULE A OR WITH RESPECT TO THE VALIDITY, LEGAL EFFECT OR PRIORITY OF ANY MATTER SHOWN THEREIN, Dated; January 13, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Old Republic National Title Insurance Company f AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY; Serving Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties P.O, Box 6550, Bozeman, MT 59771-6550 1 Phone; 406,522,5500 www.sectitle.com GUARANTEE FEE: $200.00 SUBDIVISION OR PROPOSED SUBDIVISION: GUARANTEE NO.' SG-08014427 Blackwood Groves Subdivision SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE, THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY, AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS HERETO ANNEXED AND MADE A PART OF THIS GUARANTEE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY,A CORPORATION HEREIN CALLED THE COMPANY, GUARANTEES: FOR THE PURPOSES OF AIDING ITS COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF BOZEMAN SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, In a sum not exceeding $5,000,00. THAT according to those public records which, under the recording laws of the State of Montana, impart constructive notice of matters affecting the title to the lands described on the attached legal description (A) Parties having record title interest in said lands whose signatures are necessary under the requirements of City of Bozeman Subdivision Regulations on the certificates consenting to the recordation of Plats and offering for dedication any streets, roads, avenues, and other easements offered for dedication by said Plat are: Blackwood Land Fund, LLC (B) Parties holding liens or encumbrances on the title to said lands are: 1. General and special taxes and assessments for the year 2022 which are a lien but not yet computed or payable, 2. General and special taxes and assessments for the year 2021. First installment shows paid in the amount of$253.53; Second installment shows paid in the amount of$253.53. Parcel No. RGG9600, 3. Special Assessments the year 2021/2022 levied by the City of Bozeman under Account ID No: 274740. The first installment shows paid in the amount of$498.10. Second installment shows paid in the amount of$498.10, 4. MORTGAGE to secure an indebtedness and any other amounts and/or obligations secured thereby: Dated: October 25, 2019 Mortgagor: Blackwood Land Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Mortgagee: First Security Bank, Division of Glacier Bank Amount: $3,997,874.00 Recorded: October 30, 2019, Document No, 2662994, records of Gallatin County, Montana. Serving Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties P.O. Box 6550, Bozeman, MT 59771-6550 � Phone: 406.522.5500 1 www.sectitle.com 5. MORTGAGE to secure an indebtedness and any other amounts and/or obligations secured thereby: Dated: August 6, 2021 Mortgagor: Blackwood Land Fund, LLC, a Montana Limited Liability Company Mortgagee: Frist Security Bank, Division of Glacier Bank Amount: $10,692.824.00 Recorded: August 6, 2021, Document No. 2744594, records of Gallatin County, Montana. 6. MORTGAGE to secure an indebtedness and any other amounts and/or obligations secured thereby: Dated: August 6, 2021 Mortgagor' Blackwood Land Fund, LLC, a Montana Limited Liabilily Company Mortgagee' Frist Security Bank, Division of Glacier Bank Amount: $4,142,379.00 Recorded: August 6, 2021, Document No. 2744595, records of Gallatin County, Montana. (C) Easements, claims of easements and restriction agreements of record are: 1. Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing authority that levies taxes or assessments on real property or by the public records. 2. Any facts, rights, interests, or claims which are not shown by the public records but which could be ascertained by an inspection of said land or by making inquiry of persons in possession thereof. 3. Easements, claims of easement or encumbrances which are not shown by the public records. 4. Any encroachment, encumbrance, violation, variation, or adverse circumstance affecting the title including discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area or any other facts that would be disclosed by an accurate and complete land survey of the land, and that are not shown in the public records. 5. (a) Unpatented mining claims; (b)reservations or exceptions in patents or in Acts authorizing the issuance thereof; (c)water rights, claims or title to water, whether or not the matters excepted under(a), (b), or(c) are shown by the public records. 6. Any liens, or rights to a lien,for services, labor or material theretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by law and not shown by the public records. 7. Any right, title or interest in any minerals, mineral rights or related matters, including but not limited to oil, gas, coal and other hydrocarbons, sand, gravel or other common variety materials,whether or not shown by the public records. 8. County road rights-of-way not recorded and indexed as a conveyance in the office of the Clerk and Recorder pursuant to Title 70, Chapter 21, M.C.A. 9. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Deed, recorded December 2, 1890 in Book 17 of Deeds, Page 489, records of Gallatin County, Montana, 10, All matters, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements and any rights, interests or claims which may exist by reason thereof, disclosed by the recorded Certificate of Survey No. 2863, recorded August 29, 2014, Document No. 2490702, records of Gallatin County, Montana, but deleting any covenant, condition or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin to the extent such covenants, conditions or restrictions violate 42 USC 3604(c). Serving Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties P.O. Box 6550, Bozeman, MT 59771-6550 1 Phone: 406.522.5500 1 www.sectitle,com 11, Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Meadow Creek Subdivision Payback Agreement for Traffic Signal Improvements, recorded March 6, 2008, Document No. 2293491, records of Gallatin County, Montana. Amendment to Meadow Creek Subdivision Payback Agreement for Traffic Signal Improvement, recorded November 5, 2010, Document No. 2374742, records of Gallatin County, Montana. 12. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Meadow Creek Subdivision Payback Agreement for Water Improvements, recorded March 6, 2008, Document No. 2293492, records of Gallatin County, Montana. Amendment to Meadow Creek Subdivision Payback Agreement for Water Improvements, recorded November 5, 2010, Document No. 2374741, records of Gallatin County, Montana, 13. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Meadow Creek Subdivision Payback Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Improvements, recorded March 6, 2008, Document No. 2293493, records of Gallatin County, Montana. Amendment to Meadow Creek Subd+vision Payback Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Improvements, recorded November 5, 2010, Document No. 2374743, records of Gallatin County, Montana. 14, Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions, recorded June 8, 2020, Document No. 2684491, records of Gallatin County, Montana, but deleting any covenant, condition or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin to the extent such covenants, conditions or restrictions violate 42 USC 3604(c). 15, Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions, recorded June 8, 2020, Document No. 2684492, records of Gallatin County, Montana, but deleting any covenant, condition or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin to the extent such covenants, conditions or restrictions violate 42 USC 3604(c), 16. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions, recorded June 8, 2020, Document No. 2684493, records of Gallatin County, Montana, but deleting any covenant, condition or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin to the extent such covenants, conditions or restrictions violate 42 USC 3604(c), 17. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Blackwood Groves Annexation Agreement, recorded August 7, 2020, Document No. 2693981, records of Gallatin County, Montana. 1 S. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Public Street and Utility Easement, recorded August 7, 2020, Document No. 2693982, records of Gallatin County, Montana, 19. Terms, conditions, restrictions and ail other disclosures contained in the Public Street and Utility Easement, recorded August 7, 2020, Document No. 2693983, records of Gallatin County, Montana, 20. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Public Street and Utility Easement, recorded August 7, 2020, Document No. 2693984, records of Gallatin County, Montana. 21. Terms, conditions, restrictions and all other disclosures contained in the Public Utility and Access Easement and Agreement, recorded August 7, 2020, Document No. 2693985, records of Gallatin County, Montana. Serving Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties P.O. Box 6550, Bozeman, MT 59771-6550 1 Phone: 406.522,5500 1 www.sectitle.com Old Republic National Title Insurance Company { AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: Servinq Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties P.O. Box 6550, Bozeman, MT 59771-6550 1 Phone: 406.522.5500 www,sectitle,com Legal Description The property described in Document No.2279831,as recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Gallatin County, Montana,and being the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24,and the North Half of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25,all in Township 2 South, Range 5 East of P.M.M., Gallatin County, Montana, EXCEPT that part conveyed to the State of Montana for highway right of way purposes for South 19th Avenue, State Project S 243(1), by Bargain and Sale Deed, recorded in Book 144 of Deeds, Page 148. Serving Gallatin, Madison and Park Counties P.O. Box 6550, Bozeman, MT 59771-6550 1 Phone; 406.522.5500 www.sectitle.com